"Inquire about the origin of the thing?"

Hearing Pi Qiushi's explanation, Niu Zhuang frowned, then stood up and said: "This matter is indeed a bit troublesome, let's talk about it while walking, so as not to make Mr. Li and others rush to urge." ”

"You go first, I'll pay for it." Ma Shou nodded and walked towards the service counter.

Poor Wang Guan and Pi Qiushi came in a hurry, and finally didn't drink a sip of tea, and left in a hurry.

went downstairs and sat in the car, Pi Qiushi whispered: "Brother, don't you feel very unhappy." ”

"A little." Wang Guan did not deny his feelings.

"There's no need to be angry, there's nothing to be angry about. I've seen a lot of that kind of person, don't look at him who belittles Chinese calligraphy and painting as useless. In fact, it is just to belittle others and elevate yourself. Pi Qiushi smiled, and said in a mocking tone: "There is a real chance to meet a famous masterpiece, I think he can grab it faster than anyone else." ”

"Hehe, Brother Pi is right."

At the same time, Ma Shou, who was in the passenger seat, looked back and smiled: "Don't think that Mr. Li really doesn't like ancient paintings, that's because you don't know, he has been making various excuses every once in a while in recent years to ask our brother to help him choose paintings." By the way, Brother Niu, what was the excuse last time? ”

"It seems to be for grandpa's birthday."

Niu Zhuang, who was driving, smiled and said: "The elders in the family have all taken their turns, and now it's the turn of the elders of my girlfriend's family." I guess next time it's my girlfriend's grandfather's birthday. ”

"What's the matter, since you like ancient Chinese paintings, why don't you dare to admit it." Wang Guan was very surprised.

For a moment, Niu Zhuang and Ma Thin stopped talking, and their faces were a little embarrassed.

"Brother, don't ask, look at that kid's words and deeds, most of them are the children of high-ranking officials and dignitaries." Pi Qiushi smiled and said: "The world is as black as a crow, this kind of person, like some officials in our country, likes one thing on the lips and one thing behind the back." Nothing strange about it. ”

In an instant, Wang Guan suddenly realized. At present, some high-level officials in Singapore are committed to distancing themselves from China, and Li Hao, as a child of the family, must follow the above. It's just that this behavior is really like ......

"I made a bitch and set up a chastity archway!" Wang Guan shook his head, feeling very funny.

"Brother, you'll understand when you experience more in the future. Some people have some things that are never right. Pi Qiushi sighed: "Especially the people in the industry ......"

"Brother Pi, what you said was to kill all the people with a stick." At this time, Niu Zhuang couldn't help but smile: "Don't say anything about others, you can't escape this stick yourself." ”

"Hehe, gaffes, don't blame." Pi Qiushi thought about it, and couldn't help but chuckle and apologize.

In fact, Wang Guan also felt that Pi Qiu was not wrong. Isn't it rare for people to be at odds, especially when it comes to bargaining, but no one is stupid enough to be honest.

"Brother Niu and Brother Ma. Later, when it comes to Jiangu Zhai, see the opportunity to help say two good words. ”

At this moment, Pi Qiushi changed the topic and said with a smile: "Presumably, the manager of Jian Guzhai should sell two cents of face." ”

"It's hard to say." Ma Shou frowned, and sighed slightly: "Brother Pi, you don't know that Jiangu Zhai is a shop owned by Yong'an Xiang Antique Shop. The Empress Dowager Porcelain, who is at the helm of Yong'an Xiang, is notoriously arrogant and rarely deals with insiders. I'm afraid that our face will not work in Jiangu Zhai. ”

"Empress Dowager Cixi?" Wang Guan heard the difference. So I was a little stunned.

"It's porcelain, not Cixi!" Pi Qiu corrected next to him: "Li Sishi, the Empress Dowager of porcelain, has been operating antiques for more than 40 years, and is still single and unmarried. Because of his outstanding ability, he is highly admired by people in the industry. That's why she was given this nickname. ”

"Is the Queen Mother a nickname?" Wang Guan was a little suspicious in his heart. Thinking of Ma Thin's arrogant evaluation, he vaguely understood that the title of Queen Mother may be a mixed reputation.

"Jiangu Zhai has its own unique business philosophy." At the same time, Niu Zhuang shook his head and said, "We are not sure to persuade the manager of Jiangu Zhai to let her divulge some sensitive confidential information. ”

"That's ......" Wang Guan was a little disappointed. But he still smiled and said, "Thank you, two big brothers, in fact, this matter is not forced." Try it first, forget it if it doesn't work. ”

"We do our best." Niu Zhuang nodded, focusing on driving. Soon after, I came to a place called Chinatown. I saw that there are a large number of ancient buildings and temples here, which are full of local atmosphere. However, it has a modern urban landscape, and is full of bustling commercial shops.

"It has a history of more than 100 years, and it is said that the early Chinese immigrants lived here."

Knowing that Wang Guan came for the first time, Pi Qiu introduced on the side: "Under the rule of the British, Chinese immigrants were engaged in coolie errands similar to ox trucks, and their lives were difficult. Later, through his unremitting efforts, he finally worked hard in this foreign land to make his own great achievements and establish his own country......"

Putting aside other factors, thinking of the sad history, struggle history, and development history of his compatriots, Wang Guan still has a lot of feelings, and his mood is very complicated.

After all, if it weren't for the decline of national strength more than a hundred years ago, and the people were bullied and humiliated, who would want to leave their homeland and come to this completely unfamiliar place to work hard. I am afraid that the bitterness and suffering during this period can not be described by a few lines of text with a few pictures.

Just when Wang Guan sighed, Pi Qiu beckoned in front of a high-rise building: "Brother, here." ”

"Here we are." Wang Guan looked up and saw the big lacquer gold characters of Fanglin Yuan hanging upstairs, shining in the sun, very dazzling.

Walking into the building, Wang Guan found that there were many handicraft shops inside, and even Chinese herbal medicine shops. After some rounding and turning, several people came to the largest antique shop in the building.

When he arrived at the door, Li Hao shouted impatiently in the store: "Come in quickly, don't let Manager Hong wait for a long time." ”

"Don't worry, Mr. Niu, Mr. Ma, welcome to Jiangu Zhai." Manager Hong came over to say hello.

To Wang Guan's surprise, Manager Hong was actually a woman. She was about thirty years old, with black hair coiled up, and wore a dark blue women's Western-style suit, a narrow skirt that reached just to the knees, stockings of the same skin color, and black low-heeled leather shoes, exuding a noble and elegant temperament.

Although from the point of view of appearance, Manager Hong is not a beauty, but a suitable outfit and temperament on her body have added a lot of points to her. At least it makes people think that she is very intellectual and beautiful.

"Miss Hong!" Niu Zhuang and Ma Slender responded enthusiastically.

At the right time, Wang Guan walked into the Jiangu Zhai and found that the space inside was vast, and the counters and shelves were filled with a dazzling array of jade porcelain, gold and silver jewelry and other items. Among them, porcelain is the most common, about half. Under the incandescent light, all kinds of things appear particularly delicate and beautiful, eye-catching.

After a few polite words, Manager Hong invited everyone into the VIP room.

Unlike other places, this lounge is very modern. Of course, it is not modern, but in the middle of the wall, a large projection screen is hung, which has a high-tech atmosphere.

After walking in, Manager Hong asked the employees to bring coffee and tea, and then turned on the projection instrument. All of a sudden, I saw pictures appear on the screen, and there were notes and simple text descriptions next to each picture.

"It's so much easier to pick things up that way." Wang Guan felt a little surprised, and whispered to Pi Qiushi: "Big brother, is it the same in your store?" If not, go back and get one. ”

"Hey, my place, it's not half the size of the storefront, and there aren't many things, so there's no need to do this."

Pi Qiushi shook his head and said in a low voice: "Besides, it is convenient to pick things like this, but it is a little less fun, and there is no mood of expectation." ”

This is also true, choosing calligraphy and painting by hand seems to be similar to eating chocolate, maybe there will be a surprise in the next second. But after sorting out all the information of calligraphy and painting, it is clear at a glance, and naturally there will be no more surprises.

Immediately, Manager Hong smiled and said, "Mr. Li, all the pictures in our store are here, which one do you think is the most pleasing to your heart." ”

"Nothing agrees."

At this time, Li Hao still put on a disgusted expression, and said in a somewhat disgusted tone: "In my opinion, these things are the same...... Litter. ”

Hearing this, although it was clear that Li Hao was inconsistent with his appearance, Wang Guan still felt unhappy for a while. After thinking about it, Wang Guan suddenly said: "Since Mr. Li doesn't like ancient Chinese paintings, then just buy Western oil paintings." ”

"Didn't I say it, old people just like old things...... Li Hao said casually, and then frowned: "Who are you, why should I explain it to you?" ”

"It doesn't matter who I am, the important thing is that there are more old things, so why bother to buy calligraphy and paintings." Wang Guan said indifferently: "Actually, I think that you still have to be kind, and you must not express your appreciation against your heart for things you really don't like." But I am most afraid that someone will not be right, and that would be a bit hypocritical. ”

"Smack!"

Suddenly, Li Hao's face turned pale, slapped the table, and glared angrily: "Who is talking about who is hypocritical?" ”

"Whoever admits it will say whomever he admits." Wang Guan said calmly: "Don't forget, you said that these ancient paintings are garbage, so what should the person who buys garbage be?" Uh, maybe not something......"

"You ......" In an instant, Li Hao felt that his lungs were about to explode, and his seven orifices were smoking.

"Little brother, don't say a word."

Seeing this situation, Niu Zhuang frowned and glanced at Wang Guan, and immediately stepped forward to comfort Li Hao: "Mr. Li, dissipate your anger." Young people are strong-blooded and don't speak much, so don't mind. ”

"Little brother, come on, let's take a look outside......"

At the same time, Ma Shou cooperated tacitly and pulled Wang Guan to walk outside. When he went out, Wang Guan vaguely listened to Li Hao's angry scolding: "Chinese, the quality is low ......" (to be continued)